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Recovery isn't just about the individualit's a journey that involves family, friends, and an entire community of support.
These powerful words from one of our former patients beautifully capture the spirit of care at Hunters Moor Neurological Care Centre in Birmingham. Their inspiring journeyfrom sudden illness at Glastonbury to remarkable recovery supported by our dedicated multidisciplinary teamreminds us that every step forward is made possible through expert, compassionate rehabilitation.
We are now looking for a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join this exceptional team. If you're passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after life-changing neurological events, and you want to work in a centre where your skills make a tangible difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
What you'll be working:
Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.
What you'll be doing: Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) assessment and treatment for patients with physical, cognitive, communication and behavioural difficulties caused by neurological insult and acquired brain injury
Devise evidence-led therapy programmes for patients at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients
Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups
Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence
Key Worker duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy and coordinating discharge
Formally supervise less experienced SLT's and /or assistant as required in line with ACG policy
Take an active role in the induction and training of other members of the IDT as appropriate
Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld
Play an active role in the implementation and review of policy and service development initiatives relating to SLT
Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
What you'll have: HCPC registration
Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework
Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting
Formal supervision/line management experience
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.
What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays
Birthday off
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Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
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